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and, yes, no question that the 20 years in the nfl was the majority. but i think the issue is, i believe very strongly, kids under the age of 14 should be playing flag football not tackle football. not taking the shots to the head. but from the ages of 14 on up, if individuals understand the risks and they have passion for the sport, i wouldn't say don't play it, but i would say play it wisely and play it with proper technique and that means not hitting with your head. >> see, if i'm a parent that still really concerns me because a 14-year-old might not be ready to understand the consequences of playing football. and how do you explain to that kid what might happen, and more importantly, how can that child protect himself? >> well, there is no absolute way of protecting yourself playing tackle football. in the act of tackling, that's when most of the concussions happen because that's when most of the head contact happens. so, tackle football has inherent risks, unquestionably. and if you're going to play it, you have to understand that concussions can
and, yes, no question that the 20 years in the nfl was the majority. but i think the issue is, i believe very strongly, kids under the age of 14 should be playing flag football not tackle football. not taking the shots to the head. but from the ages of 14 on up, if individuals understand the risks and they have passion for the sport, i wouldn't say don't play it, but i would say play it wisely and play it with proper technique and that means not hitting with your head. >> see, if i'm a...
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nfl teams are calling. we'll talk about it in sports. check out my new treadmill app. pretty sweet, huh? cute. but don't you have any apps on your phone that can make your life easier? who do you think i am, quicken loans? at quicken loans, we'll provide you with myql mobile. this amazingly useful app allows you to take pictures of your mortgage documents using an iphone or android smart phone... so you can easily send them to us. one more way quicken loans is engineered to amaze. ooh, la-la! >>> time for sports. bleacher report's vince is here, the fiesta bowl played last night and arizona and i've never heard of a one-point safety. >> i haven't either until i saw it. >> i'll give it to you. >> let's look into it. stay with me. it happened once in division i in 2004, texas and texas a&m but as you said in the fiesta bowl it happened again. here's how it goes down. oregon tried for an extra point, kansas state defender picks it up, retreats back to the end zone and laterals to a teammate and that's ruled a one-point safety for oregon. it's an obscure rule. in the nfl t
nfl teams are calling. we'll talk about it in sports. check out my new treadmill app. pretty sweet, huh? cute. but don't you have any apps on your phone that can make your life easier? who do you think i am, quicken loans? at quicken loans, we'll provide you with myql mobile. this amazingly useful app allows you to take pictures of your mortgage documents using an iphone or android smart phone... so you can easily send them to us. one more way quicken loans is engineered to amaze. ooh, la-la!...
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why sue the nfl? >> there seems to be a body of work available. in 2002, the relationship between cte and the death of mike webster was brought forth by an independent physician. from 2002 to 2007 they did a study with physicians advising the nfl and they were dismissive of that study, referring it very unnice terms what they thought of the science involved. because of that dismissiveness and the fact that the nfl has been flourishing during this period of time, this lawsuit is brought on behalf of player who is say we success fiz ourselves physically for you and we need to be compensated like another workforce where there is a disease attributed to the workplace. >> the nfl is a profitable enterprise. these guys, they get their bell rung week after week. we don't know what the results of these cases, what may happen. how could this impact the nfl in general? >> this is what i would say. since 09 when the nfl came up with a certain number of results to govern how head jurisdiction are handled, they have stepped up and we are really looking histori
why sue the nfl? >> there seems to be a body of work available. in 2002, the relationship between cte and the death of mike webster was brought forth by an independent physician. from 2002 to 2007 they did a study with physicians advising the nfl and they were dismissive of that study, referring it very unnice terms what they thought of the science involved. because of that dismissiveness and the fact that the nfl has been flourishing during this period of time, this lawsuit is brought on...
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this is the nfl playoffs. they know their bodies. 90% of the players on that field for both are injured at this point. you play through injury. i don't have a problem with him gutting it out. he came in hurt already and they felt that he was a better option than the backup quarterback to try to win the game. did it play out that way? it didn't and ended like this. there are a lot of factors involved not the least of which is that turf coming loose under his feet. you think they have enough money to fix it. >> we don't know the extent. he'll have an mri on monday but i think it's an absolute gis grace that a nfl playoff game on a field that looks like that. dirt that's painted green. how in 2013 can we have a game played on a field like that that caused injuries that may have caused injuries to other players, as well? ridiculous. >> i don't understand that either because it's not like it's a poor team. >> no. >> it's the stadium's fairly new, right? >> of course. you want to put the best product possible on the
this is the nfl playoffs. they know their bodies. 90% of the players on that field for both are injured at this point. you play through injury. i don't have a problem with him gutting it out. he came in hurt already and they felt that he was a better option than the backup quarterback to try to win the game. did it play out that way? it didn't and ended like this. there are a lot of factors involved not the least of which is that turf coming loose under his feet. you think they have enough...
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>> well, 18 months ago we were going to miss nfl preseason games and it was a national catastrophe. it's great there's going to be hockey, but i think the fact that the public wasn't exactly clamoring for this should be pretty problematic for the leagues. good it's a season but a shortened season but you wish it hadn't come to this. >> john wertheim from "sports illustrated," thanks so much. always appreciate your insights. >>> quick, what's the one phrase you hope you never hear again. if you said fiscal cliff you're not alone. we'll take a look at some of the wonky metaphors associated with the battle in washington. >>> my guess is you are pretty psyched that you're not going to be hearing the term fiscal cliff anymore, right? you know, that's the phrase that swept the nation's capitol and airwaves over the last few months. it seemed the more arcane and wonky the budget mess got, the more washington reached to try to explain it. cnn's christine romans has more. >> reporter: just like the yodeler in that cliff hangers game on the price is right, we did fall off a cliff. of a metaph
>> well, 18 months ago we were going to miss nfl preseason games and it was a national catastrophe. it's great there's going to be hockey, but i think the fact that the public wasn't exactly clamoring for this should be pretty problematic for the leagues. good it's a season but a shortened season but you wish it hadn't come to this. >> john wertheim from "sports illustrated," thanks so much. always appreciate your insights. >>> quick, what's the one phrase you...
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the nfl, it says it is addressing this problem. is it addressing it effectively? >> it is hard to say. i think there has been some rule changes now to take away some of the most dangerous parts of the game. i think they have focused a lot on concussions specifically. if someone has a concussion, they are more likely to stay out of the game and get a sideline game. >> you are a football fan. you watch these sub con sus sieve hits. the guy bounces back up, seemingly no problems. it is those things, accumulating over time, that probably also need to be addressed. >> dr. sanjay gupta, thanks so much. >>> now, to the nationwide outbreak of the flu. it is growing wider and deadlier. 41 states have widespread cases ripping through homes, schools and businesses. new numbers will almost certainly be worse. the more frightening measure is how dangerous this year's strain is moving to be. south carolina reporting at least 22 flu related deaths so far. that is compared to only one fatality, one death for all of last year. health officials in illinois, they say there are at le
the nfl, it says it is addressing this problem. is it addressing it effectively? >> it is hard to say. i think there has been some rule changes now to take away some of the most dangerous parts of the game. i think they have focused a lot on concussions specifically. if someone has a concussion, they are more likely to stay out of the game and get a sideline game. >> you are a football fan. you watch these sub con sus sieve hits. the guy bounces back up, seemingly no problems. it is...
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the junior running back could be the nfl first rounder if he declares for the draft. are you listening, detroit lions? this is the seventh straight championship for an s.e.c. team. david mattingly is sitting right here, alabama alum. you're a happy boy, aren't you? >> oh, yeah. roll tide. >>> we'll have a live report in the next hour. >>> the results of rg3's mri were inconclusive, so the redskins quarterback will be examined by dr. james andrews. he's the orthopedist for sports stars. he reinjured a knee during the playoff loss to seattle. >>> watch this ballots in the middle of your screen. carmelo anthony and boston's kevin garnett go at it. during the fourth quarter of last night's game. the two were still jawing at each other as they headed down the court. melo's poor shooting night may gotten to him. he may face a suspension from the league. >>> the next hour of "cnn newsroom" right now. >>> gabby giffords, the nation marveled at her recovery from a gunman's killing spree. today he launches a new fight. will americans embrace her initiative for stricter gun laws
the junior running back could be the nfl first rounder if he declares for the draft. are you listening, detroit lions? this is the seventh straight championship for an s.e.c. team. david mattingly is sitting right here, alabama alum. you're a happy boy, aren't you? >> oh, yeah. roll tide. >>> we'll have a live report in the next hour. >>> the results of rg3's mri were inconclusive, so the redskins quarterback will be examined by dr. james andrews. he's the orthopedist...
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. >> big red football is you know, equivalent to nfl. >> really. >> literally. >> but with two big red football players charged with rape in august and increasing is social media attention since then, many in this town feel under fire. >> what has this done to the town of steubenville? >> well, it has put a cloud over the city. and i feel really it's unjustified. the buzz that keeps coming about is that steubenville is a bad place, things are being covered up. more people should be arrested. and i feel that's all unjustly so. >> activist hacker group anonymous and others have suggested more students may have taken part in the alleged assault or that authorities went easy on the football players. though two have been arrested and charged with rape. >> who do you feel like is saying this whole town has a black eye is bad? who do you feel like is saying that? >> i think one of the things of mind is the internet. the. >> certainly gone viral. >> yeah. and i think things start to snowball. >> has preferential treatment been given to these boys because they're part of the football team? >> n
. >> big red football is you know, equivalent to nfl. >> really. >> literally. >> but with two big red football players charged with rape in august and increasing is social media attention since then, many in this town feel under fire. >> what has this done to the town of steubenville? >> well, it has put a cloud over the city. and i feel really it's unjustified. the buzz that keeps coming about is that steubenville is a bad place, things are being covered...